[For Kids] Handmade Ideas for Hanging Hina Decorations You’ll Want to Display for the Hina Festival
As Hinamatsuri approaches, have you noticed “tsurushi-bina,” decorations where small dolls like hina dolls are hung on strings? Many families may display them at home.
It’s said that tsurushi-bina began with people decorating items made from fabric scraps.
In this article, we’ve gathered handmade tsurushi-bina ideas perfect for Hinamatsuri.
We introduce a wide range—from beautiful ornaments overflowing with traditional Japanese charm to ones you can make with origami or items from 100-yen shops.
Please use these ideas as inspiration and try making tsurushi-bina to brighten up your Hinamatsuri.
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[For Kids] Decorations for Hinamatsuri! A Collection of Handmade Tsurushi-bina Ideas (11–20)
Dangling Hina dolls that sway, made with origami
The gently swaying Hina dolls are so cute! Here’s how to make a “tsurushi-bina” (hanging Hina decoration) using origami.
First, prepare chirimen-patterned origami paper.
Fold it into a triangle along the diagonal.
Fold one corner so it’s parallel to the base.
Fold the opposite corner the same way, then flip it over and fold down the top tip.
After attaching the facial parts, stick the doll onto a diamond-shaped hishimochi base made by tilting the origami diagonally.
Next, cut circles out of colored construction paper.
Make larger and smaller pieces and layer them to complete the hanging ornaments.
Attach yarn or another string to the ornaments, then attach the Hina doll underneath to finish! Adding decorations to the string makes it even cuter.
Fluttering Lily-of-the-Valley Tape Hanging Hina Decoration
Let me introduce an idea for a cute, fluttering hanging Hina decoration.
Fold a rectangular sheet of construction paper in half vertically, and use double-sided tape to attach strands of raffia (suzuran tape) side by side on the inside.
Once you’ve finely split the raffia into thin strands, decorate the front of the paper with floral patterns.
Make the base of the Hina dolls’ bodies out of construction paper, then glue on small pieces of cut origami to create the kimono patterns.
After attaching the heads, stick the dolls onto the raffia.
Finally, add any parts you like around them—such as diamond-shaped Hishi-mochi—and you’re done.
Hanging Hina Dolls Made with Disposable Chopsticks and Straws
Let’s make a hanging Hina decoration using disposable chopsticks and straws.
First, use four chopsticks to create a square frame.
Then tie several strings vertically to the frame, threading straws and beads onto the strings.
Once you’ve made the Emperor and Empress dolls out of construction paper or origami paper, attach them to the strings and hang them from the frame.
Tie a cord to the top of the frame for hanging, and you’re done! Straws and beads come in various colors and shapes, so prepare options that the children will like.
You’re free to design the Emperor and Empress however you like! Using washi-patterned origami for the kimono parts will give it a nice traditional feel.
hand-drawn illustration
Naturally, tsurushi decorations require space to display and space to store.
But some people may be struggling because they can’t secure that space.
What I’d like to suggest is the idea of making hand-drawn tsurushi-hina.
This is a simple approach where you draw tsurushi-hina on paper or similar materials.
It’s simple and easy, yet the possibilities for expression are endless.
You could draw elaborate tsurushi-hina that would be difficult to actually display, or you could give them a look full of originality.
A simple hanging hina doll made with origami
https://www.tiktok.com/@yuyu_activity/video/7196967555423014145Here’s an idea for making hanging Hina dolls: string origami dolls together with decorative balls and similar ornaments.
First, crease the origami paper with a cross, then open it and fold the bottom edge up to meet the center line.
Fold it up once more with the same width, as if rolling it.
Fold the left and right edges in to meet the center line, then open them slightly and squash the lower section into a triangle.
Turn the paper over and fold the upper left and right edges down to meet the vertical center line.
Flip it back to the front—you should see a white triangular area; draw the face there.
For the top corner of the triangle, fold it back or adjust it to match the hairstyles of the Empress (Ohinasama) and the Emperor (Odairisama).
If you make accessories from gold origami and have them “hold” them, the dolls will look even more like Hina dolls.
Perfectly round hanging hina dolls made from yarn
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Here’s an idea for a hanging Hina doll: connect pom-poms made from yarn with a styrofoam ball that serves as the head.
The pom-poms form the doll’s body, so feel free to use several yarn colors to create your preferred palette.
Draw the hair and face on the styrofoam ball with a pen, and add a head ornament.
Once the pom-pom and head are finished, connect them using a needle and yarn.
Be careful and work gently, as the styrofoam ball can crack.
You can also make the pom-poms using a pom-pom maker sold at 100-yen shops.
chirimen craft
Do you know chirimen craftwork? Chirimen craftwork is a handicraft method passed down since the Edo period, in which various motifs are made using a fabric called shibo (crepe).
Its distinctive texture creates a traditional Japanese atmosphere, and its pleasant feel is part of the charm.
It’s also enjoyable to spend time thinking about what to make with chirimen.
From imperial dolls for Hinamatsuri and the empress doll to bonbori lanterns—most things you can think of can be created with chirimen craft.
There are many videos that teach how to make each item, so be sure to use them as references.
yo-yo quilt
How about incorporating yo-yo quilting? Yo-yo quilting is a patchwork technique where you combine circles of fabric to create a pouch-like look.
It’s so beautiful that it’s often compared to flowers, and displaying it can brighten up your room.
Prepare fabrics you like—such as traditional Japanese patterns—and give it a try.
By the way, whether your yo-yo quilt turns out well largely depends on where you place your stitches.
Use videos or books as references and have a go.
Simple hanging hina dolls made of paper
Here’s how to make simple paper hanging Hina dolls.
Prepare paper in the size you want, draw the shapes, and cut them out with scissors.
Trace the shapes onto cardstock, attach kimono made from washi origami paper, cut out items like fans, and assemble the parts to finish.
Thread string through the dolls you’ve made and hang them from the base.
After making the empress (mebina) and emperor (obina), try creating the three court ladies and the five musicians to form a pyramid-shaped hanging Hina display.
Adjust the string lengths evenly and balance the arrangement as you go.
No-sew felt decorations
Using felt is also one option.
When you hear “felt,” you might imagine something warm and cozy, but also think it’s a bit daunting because it usually requires sewing.
However, with this idea you won’t use needles; you simply cut and glue to finish, so it’s easy to get started.
The fun part is how you can keep making piece after piece by cutting felt into parts and assembling them with adhesive.
You can come up with all kinds of motifs, like birds, flowers, or hishi-mochi.